Tuberculosis cases in Latvia

Latvia: Tuberculosis cases was 390 cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
390 cases
Change on year
down 4.9%
World rank
144th
of 215 countries
All-time high
4,600 cases
in 2000
All-time low
350 cases
in 2021
Years of data
25
2000–2024

Tuberculosis cases in Latvia, 2000–2024

01.0k2.0k3.0k4.0k5.0k2000201220242000: 4.6k cases2001: 4.5k cases2002: 3.9k cases2003: 3.6k cases2004: 3.2k cases2005: 2.8k cases2006: 2.5k cases2007: 2.3k cases2008: 1.9k cases2009: 1.6k cases2010: 1.5k cases2011: 1.4k cases2012: 1.5k cases2013: 1.4k cases2014: 1.1k cases2015: 1.1k cases2016: 920 cases2017: 750 cases2018: 640 cases2019: 540 cases2020: 450 cases2021: 350 cases2022: 420 cases2023: 410 cases2024: 390 cases

Source: WHO (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in cases.

Analysis

The most recent figure for tuberculosis cases in Latvia is 390 cases, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.9% on the previous year and down 64.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, tuberculosis cases in Latvia peaked at 4,600 cases in 2000 and was at its lowest, 350 cases, in 2021.

That places Latvia 144th out of 215 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 3,090 cases 1,600 cases 4,600 cases 10
2010s 1,085 cases 540 cases 1,500 cases 10
2020s 404 cases 350 cases 450 cases 5

Countries ranked near Latvia

  1. 142 Jordan 400 cases compare
  2. 142 Trinidad and Tobago 400 cases compare
  3. 145 Greece 360 cases compare
  4. 146 Sweden 350 cases compare
  5. 147 Belgium 320 cases compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is tuberculosis cases in Latvia?
Tuberculosis cases in Latvia was 390 cases in 2024, according to WHO (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest tuberculosis cases recorded in Latvia?
The highest recorded value was 4,600 cases in 2000.
What is the lowest tuberculosis cases recorded in Latvia?
The lowest recorded value was 350 cases in 2021.
How does Latvia rank for tuberculosis cases?
Latvia ranks 144th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
Is tuberculosis cases rising or falling in Latvia?
Over the last ten years it is down 64.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Latvia data come from?
The figures come from WHO (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Tuberculosis cases. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Tuberculosis cases
Unit
cases
Source
WHO (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
215 places, 5,317 data points, 2000–2024
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The estimated number of new and relapse tuberculosis cases arising in a given year. All forms of the disease are included, including cases in people living with HIV.